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DC Universe Online launches its Riddled With Crime update today
Where is Batman? Who will win in the rivalry between the Joker and the Riddler? What's going on at the Gotham Zoo? What's really...
Star Trek Online launches a new feature episode with LeVar Burton and prepares for Season 14 on October 3
It's time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation, so it would be weird if Star Trek Online let that...
Skyforge’s Revenant update is live today
It's time for a new sort of death to take to the fight with the latest Skyforge update. The Revenant is a class that...
DC Universe Online prepares for the Riddled with Crime update on September 20
So for whatever reason, Batman isn't patrolling Gotham City in DC Universe Online. That's a bad thing under any circumstances, but it gets even...
Elite: Dangerous brings the Thargoids with patch 2.4 on September 26
There are dangerous things in deep space when you play Elite: Dangerous. More dangerous than system failures, or pirates, or interstellar phenomena. The Thargoids...
LOTRO starts testing Mordor instance cluster, talks about its soundtrack and lore
Even though the doors leading into Lord of the Rings Online's Mordor were busted wide open, not all secrets -- and features -- were...
The Daily Grind: What are acceptable barriers to experience the story in an MMO?
One of the things that strikes me with a certain degree of bemusement is how often various bits of story in Guild Wars 2...
Wild Buster is adding Duke Nukem to its lineup… really
Do you still have a deep emotional attachment to Duke Nukem, the star (ahem) of Duke Nukem Forever and endless memes about games which...
Overwatch: Behind the scenes of the Mei short, 14th comic ‘Wasted Land’
Everyone loves Mei; she's funny, cute, smart, soft, and just all-around cool. But she's different from the focus of previous Overwatch animated shorts because...
Wisdom of Nym: Breaking down what we know about Final Fantasy XIV 4.1
I've been gathering, crafting, and fighting my way up in Final Fantasy XIV in preparation for 4.1. Not that I haven't been enjoying the...
The Daily Grind: Who are your favorite MMO NPCs to hate?
The first really story-heavy MMO I played was arguably Guild Wars, and while it's been many years I still remember talking with other people...
Skyforge takes a first look at the lore and abilities of the Revenant
Hello, everyone! Meet your new friend in Skyforge, the Revenant! He brought you death! No, that's not a bad thing or a threat; these...
Master x Master teases a new master arriving… probably
"Hey, what do you mean by 'probably' in the title there, buddy?" you ask, squinting at the computer and staring at the headline above....
Paragon introduces the upcoming ranged hero Drongo
Up until now, players who loved Paragon but really needed to play a character who looked like a cut extra from Mad Max: Fury...
The Daily Grind: Are there any failed IPs that deserve a second MMO try?
Am I still upset about what happened with Transformers Universe? Well, it's a day, so yes. I'm upset. But what makes me even more...
Star Wars: The Old Republic has launched Crisis on Umbara
You didn't like having to wait unexpectedly for the next major update for Star Wars: The Old Republic. We totally understand that. But you...
Revelation Online outlines the lore-hunting Scene Chronicle feature
Are you fascinated by the lore of the various locations in Revelation Online? In the event that you don't care about that at all,...
Crowfall adds the Gryphon to its bestiary
We have all played enough fantasy games at this point to know what a gryphon is. It's what happens when a bird and a...
Learn about the history of the Crystal Desert for Guild Wars 2’s future
The focal point of Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire will be Elona and the Crystal Desert. Do you not know what the Crystal...
Final Fantasy XIV prepares for the Moonfire Faire and its latest anniversary
It's the waning days of summer, and that means Final Fantasy XIV players are no doubt eagerly looking forward to the latest installment of...